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Giroptic strapped one of its forthcoming 360cams to the back of an eagle flying near Scotland’s Loch Goil to stunning effect. Though don’t expect a drone-style steadicam shot: eagles, it would appear, are well-suited to fly through wind and turbulence.

The video — the latest of many on Giroptic’s YouTube page — hits just as the company says it has shipped “the majority” of its Kickstarter orders. The startup’s $499 360 camera was funded two years ago, but — like so many crowdfunded tech products — it’s running far behind the original November 2014 delivery schedule (Giroptic has been shipping to backers for two and a half months).

Giroptic’s 360cam lets you capture, stream everything around you (hands-on pictures)

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The 360cam has a unique design including interchangeable bases that let you, for example, power it using a light bulb socket. But, in the meantime, the 360 camera market has become far more competitive, with heavyweights such as Ricoh, Kodak, Samsung and LG entering the ring, as well as several other smaller companies like 360fly and ALLie.

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After Western Australia introduced double demerits for drivers caught using their mobile behind the wheel, Victoria is employing new technology to crack down on those using a phone while they drive.

The state will be using a long-lens camera known as the Ranger to keep an eye on motorists over the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period. The Ranger is able to detect motorists using mobile phones and those not wearing seatbelts from up to 700 metres away.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said the use of the camera would be part of a 13-day holiday blitz that would see police “saturating” Victorian roads.

“This is one of the most significant road policing operations conducted in this state over the Easter period,” Hill said. “We know motorists are quick to put their phone down and put their seatbelt on when they see a police car. With this long lens camera, we will see them first.

“Over the past five years, 1385 people have suffered as a result of 1018 collisions on Victorian roads. That means 22 people have been killed, 528 have suffered life threatening or life changing injuries and 835 suffered minor injuries.

“We know that during this time people will be travelling to see family and friends, they will be on unfamiliar roads, driving long distances with distractions in the car. These factors are what result in terrifying collisions.”

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